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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.36, 11,353.68 and 7,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.36, 11,353.68 and 7,131.36 is: 10,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.36 : 11,353.68 = 7,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.36/11,353.68 = 7,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.36x = 11,353.68 × 7,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.36x = 80,967,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,967,179.40/7,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.19

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